Question

    What environmental concern did the SACON study

    highlight about Tamil Nadu’s peafowl population?
    A Decline in peafowl habitats Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Peafowl deaths due to pesticide poisoning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Increasing predation by wild cats Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Threats from urbanization Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Over-reliance on artificial feeding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The study noted a rise in peafowl deaths, primarily from pesticide poisoning, amid exponential growth in their population.

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